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    Title: Orikhova Masa (Walnut Filling)
Categories: Desserts, Christmas, Russian
 Servings: 10

   3/4 c  Butter
   3/4 c  Powdered Sugar
   3/4 c  Walnuts Or Almonds; Grated
     1 tb Whipping Cream Or Evaporated
          -Milk
     4 lg Egg Whites
   1/2 c  Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

 Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the egg whites and
 beat well.  Combine the grated walnuts, cream and flour, mixing well.  If
 almonds are used, add a drop of almond extract.

 NOTE:

 Use only fresh nuts for baking.  Nuts have a high oil content and
 deteriorate rapidly.  To maintain freshness, store large quantities of
 nuts in the freezer.

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